Meet Our Legal Advisory Board
Legal expertise has been at the heart of Arken since 1992, shaping our software and upholding the highest professional standards. Our Legal Advisory Board, made up of highly experienced legal practitioners, will play a vital role in steering Arken through the next stage of modernisation. Their insight ensures our technology evolves in step with the profession, reflecting the realities of practice and the changing needs of clients.
Christopher Brewer
Chris founded Documents Plus Limited (the former name of Arken.legal) in 1992. Prior to his retirement from private pracitce, Christopher was senior partner in a South London legal practice for 15 years, where he specialised in providing private client services.
He then set up and led a group of successful companies delivering software to provide high level professional Will writing and Trust solutions both for the UK and internationally for over 24 years. He undertook responsibility for the legal content of those systems.
From 2016 onwards, he has continued to act as a consultant advising upon Will and Trust systems.
Christopher is a practising solicitor and STEP member.
Michael Culver
Michael is a solicitor and the founder of Culver Law Ltd, a specialist private client firm with offices in London, Cambridge, and St Albans. A Chartered Tax Adviser and full STEP and ACTAPS member, he regularly provides tax and legal training for leading organisations including MBL, Legal Futures and CLTI.
The former Chair of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, Michael has played a key role in shaping best practice for lawyers supporting vulnerable clients. He also chairs the Vulnerable Banking Group – a cross-industry coalition focused on improving banking standards for vulnerable people.
An experienced practitioner, Michael frequently acts as a professional executor, trustee, attorney and deputy in the Court of Protection. He is also the author of The Law of Gifts (Law Society, 2024) and was named “Industry Champion” at the 2021 British Wills and Probate Awards.
Helen Claydon
Helen is a Licensed Conveyancer, Licensed Probate Practitioner, Chartered Legal Executive, and STEP member. She specialises in Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Property, with qualifications in Court of Protection matters and Trust Disputes.
A multi award-winning lawyer, Helen has been named Lawyer of the Year – Tax and Trusts twice, Outstanding Business Leader of the Year in Conveyancing, and Industry Champion in Wills and Probate.
As Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer of HAIG Legal Group, she leads a nationwide team and also serves as Head of Legal for the TAS Network, mentoring professionals across the sector. Passionate about accessibility and raising standards, Helen continues to drive excellence and innovation in the legal industry.
Krithika Sahi
Krithika is a Private Client Lawyer who supports Arken by maintaining and developing legal content that empowers estate planning professionals to work more efficiently and with greater confidence. Krithika is passionate about making legal information accessible, whether through simplifying complex legal language or designing intuitive workflows that make a real difference.
With experience as a solicitor across several law firms, Krithika brings valuable insight and expertise to ensure Arken’s content remains practical, accurate, and user-focused.